For some unGodly reason this morning I awoke at Sparrow O'Clock (5.25am) and couldn't get back to sleep. I had planned to do a run before work, but this was ridiculous!

Anyway, I set off hoping my calf muscle wouldn't tighten up. It didn't. It was as good as gold and didn't give me any trouble at all. Thank GOD!

It was quite magical running along the Thames path at that time of the morning. I only saw one other person - another runner! I waved hello to him and gave him a huge smile. He completely ignored me. The swine.

Anyway, with my playlist thumping out kickin' choons, I was running like a gazelle and clocked my best ever single KM in 5'15sec. I have a love hate relationship with ENDOMONDO because although I love knowing my stats, it doesn't half make me compete too much with myself and leave me completely knackered! I set off thinking "this is going to be a relaxed run and I'm not gonna bother about timings" - and then once I hear the announcement "Wow Dan, you're really amazing!" (it doesn;t say that really, it's just when I get news of a fast stat, I get excited!) I end up competing against myself to achieve the fastest time ever!

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I am exactly the same. I have been using the Nike+ running app and always try and beat my 1km (4min 18secs), 1mile (7min 12secs) and 5km (25min 30secs) times. It is a very good way to keep yourself motivated after graduation.

Running in the morning is truly the best time to run. After a cracking performance like that you need the whole day to bathe in your own smugness. Not only that everyone at work just can't wait to hear how well you have done.